Bikes & Public Transit - Page 6

07-06-2004, 05:30 PM

Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:

>On Thu, 1 Jul 2004 09:40:34 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats)
>wrote in message <2qe1cc.pra.ln@bud.garden.local>:
>
>>>Vancouver has allowed bikes on our rapid-transit system (Skytrain) for
>>>about a year now, and I have used it several times. The obvious solution
>>>to this non-problem is to carry a couple of small straps or ties, and
>>>tie the front wheel to the downtube and the bike to a hand-hold pole.
>>>
>
>>Toeclip straps would be secure enough, and would have built-in
>>'quick release' functionality.
>>
>
>That's what I use to stop my 'bent rolling around on the train. One
>nylon toestrap, cut to length to fit round the brake lever.
>
>Guy
>
Exactly. Been using a toestrap as parking brake for years. It keeps
the bike stable while loading panniers, and is perfect when riding the
train.
Bernie